Basic Soil Fertility for Farmers
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
20712 4th Ave, Ettrick, VA 23806 (on VSU Campus)
Discover how soil fertility of different soil should be managed based upon specific characteristics. We will discuss the 18 nutrients necessary for all plant growth. Learn why some nutrients move past the zoot zone while others do not. We will demonstrate how availability effects the availability of nutrients applied. Learn how a healthy soil makes for healthy plants.
Join us to gain insights into the future of sustainable farming !
For more information, contact Tim Sexton at 804-524-1028, or tsexton@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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